Bundesminister for Digital Affairs Karsten Wildberger of the CDU has warned about the influence of so‑called “artificial intelligence” on Germany’s labour market. In a recent column in the “Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung” (FAS) he wrote that the world of work is changing in a way that we are only beginning to understand-and that the tools developed over the past thirty years will not be sufficient to keep up. “Artificial intelligence will already noticeably alter the labour market this year” he said.
Wildberger explained that much of the new program code is generated automatically, while intelligent agents take over customer‑service tasks and algorithms handle routine legal work. He does not foresee a sudden rupture, but rather a “speed‑up of the shift” that requires decisive action now. “We must harness the potential of AI for stronger economic growth” he urged.
The minister also called for greater use of AI in education. He believes that the technology can deepen learning and reinforce the skills that will be most valuable over the coming decades-creativity, resilience, and moral judgment. “The real question is not whether AI will enter classrooms, but whether we can ensure that it serves human development rather than merely mechanical perfection”.